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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 967.26, 1,334.67 and 635.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 967.26, 1,334.67 and 635.82 is: 877.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    967.26 : 1,334.67 = 635.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    967.26/1,334.67 = 635.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    967.26x = 1,334.67 × 635.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    967.26x = 848,609.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,609.88/967.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 877.33

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